BudgIT, a civic-tech organisation working to improve transparency, accountability, and citizen engagement across Africa, has appointed Mr. Vahyala Kwaga as Country Director for Nigeria, effective April 1, 2026. Mr. Kwaga steps into the role following a leadership transition within the organisation, bringing with him a strong track record in governance, […]
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Global Imbalances: Old Questions, New Answers?
(Credit: IMF Photo) Widening global current account imbalances are best addressed by simultaneous domestic policy adjustments. Industrial policy and tariffs offer a costly fix with unreliable effects on imbalances. April 6, 2026/IMFBlog Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, Christian Mumssen Global current account imbalances are widening again, reversing a decade of steady decline following the […]
The Impacts of the Middle East Conflict on Africa
Twenty-nine currencies in Africa have weakened, raising the cost of servicing external debt and importing food, fuel, and fertilizer April 6, 2026/AfDB The global economic environment has become increasingly volatile with rising frequency of major shocks worldwide. Amid spikes in energy, food and fertilizer prices caused by the ongoing conflict […]
